Postoperative care and immobilization are identical for the two groups and consist of the use of an immobilizer for 4-6 weeks. Patients are allowed to remove the immobilizer for activities of daily living in which the arm is not abducted and does not externally rotate beyond neutral. Active range of motion is started at 4-6 weeks and resistance exercises are begun when maximal range of motion has been achieved. No at-risk work activities or sports are allowed for six months.